Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to diagnose and repair faults in the braking systems of agricultural machinery and mobile plant machinery. It involves preparing for the task, selecting the correct diagnostic procedure, carrying out the diagnosis and the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation.
It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The braking systems include those in agricultural machinery or mobile plant machinery.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold and italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Prepare to diagnose and repair mobile plant braking system | 1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions 1.2 Diagnostic information is sourced and interpreted 1.3 Diagnostic options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected 1.4 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed 1.5 Diagnostic tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability |
2. Diagnose braking system | 2.1 Diagnostic tests are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements 2.2 Faults are identified from diagnostic test results and causes of faults are determined 2.3 Diagnosis findings, including recommendations for necessary repairs or adjustments, are reported according to workplace procedures |
3. Repair braking system | 3.1 Repair information is sourced and interpreted 3.2 Repair options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected 3.3 Repair tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked according to manufacturer procedures 3.4 Repairs and component replacements and adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems 3.5 Post-repair testing is carried out according to workplace procedures to confirm fault rectification, and any further problems detected as having been introduced during the repair process are rectified |
4. Complete work processes | 4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and machinery is presented ready for use 4.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected 4.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures 4.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures |
Evidence of Performance
Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standards defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:
diagnose and repair a fault in two different spring applied hydraulically released mobile plant braking systems
diagnose and repair a fault in one of the following mobile plant braking systems:
hydraulic applied
full air actuated
air over full hydraulic.
Evidence of Knowledge
Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to diagnosing and repairing mobile plant braking systems, including procedures for:
working with high fluid pressure and high pneumatic pressure
working with stored hydraulic accumulator pressures and stored pneumatic pressures
isolating and stabilising machines
environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of hydraulic fluids, brake fluids and brake fibres released from braking systems
operating principles of mobile plant braking systems and associated components, including:
levers
friction
pneumatics
hydraulics, including the relationship between force, pressure and area
mobile plant braking systems, including:
multi-disc wet braking systems, including associated cooling systems
disc braking systems
parking brake systems
application, purpose and operation of mobile plant braking systems and components, including:
air over full hydraulic
full air actuated
hydraulic applied
spring applied hydraulically released
diagnostic testing procedures for mobile plant braking systems, including:
component wear analysis
system operation analysis
repair procedures for mobile plant braking systems, including procedures for repairing and adjusting the following braking system components:
multi-disc wet braking systems, including wheel end and inboard mounted
disc braking systems
parking brake systems
post-repair testing procedures for mobile plant braking systems.
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessment must include direct observation of tasks.
Where assessment of competency includes third-party evidence, individuals must provide evidence that links them to the mobile plant braking systems that they have worked on, e.g. repair orders.
Assessors must verify performance evidence through questioning on skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.
The following resources must be made available:
automotive repair workplace or simulated workplace
workplace instructions
manufacturer mobile plant braking system specifications
three different mobile plant braking systems specified in the performance evidence
diagnostic equipment for mobile plant braking systems
tools, equipment and materials appropriate for repairing and adjusting mobile plant braking systems.
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skills | Description |
Learning skills to: | locate appropriate sources of information efficiently. |
Reading skills to: | interpret information from manufacturer and workshop literature when seeking braking system specifications and procedures. |
Writing skills to: | legibly and accurately fill out workplace documentation when reporting diagnostic findings, making repair recommendations, and recording parts and material used. |
Oral communication skills to: | clarify instructions report diagnostic findings and make repair recommendations. |
Numeracy skills to: | measure braking system components and use basic mathematical operations, including addition and subtraction, to calculate distances, tolerances and deviations from manufacturer specifications interpret braking system hydraulic pressure gauges. |
Planning and organising skills to: | plan own work requirements and prioritise actions to achieve required outcomes and ensure tasks are completed within workplace timeframes. |
Technology skills to: | operate diagnostic and testing equipment conduct performance testing of components, systems and equipment use braking system measuring equipment. |
Range Statement
This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
Safety and environmental requirements must include: | work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: working with high fluid pressure and high pneumatic pressure working with stored hydraulic accumulator pressures and stored pneumatic pressures isolating and stabilising machines environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of hydraulic fluids, brake fluids and brake fibres released from braking systems. |
Sectors
Technical - Brakes
Competency Field
Mechanical - Mobile Plant